i have this kit and love it. does anyone havea a routine for winter use? do you recoat...or wash the underbody and recoat during real salty winters
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We have not used it long enough to have answers to this question. Will know more after a year or two.
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I wash mine cold, bibs and jerseys together, and hang dry. It extends the life of them (drying tends to lead to premature thinning of the material). I also wash them inside out, so the pad gets a good wash.
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Have not washed mine. I have 4 now and use three at the kitchen entry for snow boots. They work awesome because the rubber backing keeps the wet from sinking through. They vacuum very well with an upright vac(they do have a slight nap). I don't think I would saturate them until summer when you can put them outside if you do not live where there is summer weather. I might suggest you lay it over a crate or something like that to dry -maybe in the basement and not flat on solid carpet. Perhaps hold it up sideways and let spray run down to rinse it.
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After allowing mat to cool thoroughly...I washed it in warm soapy water. I reused it the next day..and it preformed as before. I love the grill mats...especially for fish and seafood.
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Personal preference, I can just attest to the quality of the water from this system. We enjoy the clean, clear water without the chemical smell and feel. Your skin just feels better after swimming in a salt water system. This is my second use of the exact same system, I liked it so much. Hint: remove and store during a major freeze.
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You do need to add a little salt, but if you add too much, it will spit out hot steam/water. I add about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp at first, then I don't add any more when I just keep refilling it without emptying it. When I clean it out and start fresh, I add salt again. We've used it continuously day and night for two winter seasons now, and it works great.
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Hmm, I know it has kept me plenty dry, warm, and not sweaty and I have given it plenty of action, including violent swims. The neck gasket does leak a tiny bit, which happened a couple of weeks ago at Kilchis River on the SHORE when I got wave after wave of heavy rain dumped on me for a good half hour. Get one of those LL Bean fleece fishing jumpsuits for $50-60 to wear under it, and a sweatshirt to wear between it and the drysuit if it's cold outside, and you will be fine.
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We did on low and it was fine. We have washed it a couple of time. No issues as of yet that we have seen!
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I have with Tide, cold water on delicate. No Downy & no dryer. Also remember never submerge straps in water as this jeopardize the safety function of them.
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Saltwater should be ok. I've sailed and boated both fresh and salt with the same equipment, just know that if you are on inter coastal or back bay areas you should be fine. The Skagit is not " seaworthy " to take surf or large swells. When done with your outing, I'd deflate it and hang it on a good rack or fence and really use your fresh water hose to get it clean. Pay attention to the frame because. Salt can get into the joints and not be seen. Rust is ugly and spensive. Have fun be safe. Sarge
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The infrared belt is a nice addition. My wife loves it. Simply plug it into the unit and enjoy heat while you bio cleanse. We use ordinary salt and warm water in the footbath. I'd say 1 teaspoon of salt is enough. Too much makes the unit run too many amps (sets off an alarm). Regular cheap salt is fine. PB
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I had to leave mine in snow and ice and subfreezing temperatures this winter at a remote location. Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to check how it did and I won't be able to do it until the end of April. If no one else has a better answer and you're not in a hurry, I'll provide an update at that time.
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I have had no reaction to salt residue. I will however say if the car is extremely dirty (like snowy highway driving) I would save some forearm abuse and give it a quick wash
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I do. Once a month I really wash it, both sides, really dry and rub it with Mineral oil. Let sit for awhile and rub off excess oil with a paper towes. Loves this board. Only comment is it is a little heavy so I leave it out on the coiunter.
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I have used my kit for two seasons, from late April until late October, at least twice a week and I still have enough chemicals to last at least another season or more. It has really helped me keep my pool in the best of shape. I have had no problems with algae etc. in using this kit a couple of times a week.
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I store a few summer things in there ( I have three of them) but in the winter I keep ice thaw stuff in there, thus "winter storage". I think they are also called "salt boxes", using an old expression. Mine have been out several years and are really strong. Love 'em!
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No. Still very happy with this product. I DO soak. Cold water and soak for 30-60 minutes.